We check out the latest ski resorts in Switzerland, Austria and France.

The boutique one
La Marquise, in the small French resort of Sainte Foy, is directly accessed by Eurostar’s ski train from St Pancras. The seven-room property, with white leather armchairs and a suspended fireplace, pitches itself as a hybrid between boutique hotel and chalet. Guests can book individual suites and dine with others, with access to an Elemis wellness centre, sauna and crèche.£925 per week for a suite. www.premiere-neige.com

Commiere in Switzerland is home to five renovated barns near Verbier (Picture: Jean-Francois Jaussaud)

The eco one
For some peace and quiet, head to tiny Commeire in Switzerland, a hamlet with just 13 residents and five newly renovated barns formed of centuries-old beams, stone, sprawling glass windows and solar heating. There are yoga classes, snowshoeing, photography workshops and a professional chef to cook for you, or you can sit in front of a fire and do not very much at all. Commeire is not a ski resort but it’s easy to get to (a direct train runs to Martigny from Geneva airport), while the ski resort of Verbier is close by.£417 per person per week. www.montagne-alternative.com

The James Bond one
While this £213,000-a-week five-storey chalet in Oberlech, Austria, is out of most people’s leagues, it’s a fascinating insight into the luxury world of skiing. Chalet N’s windows are bullet-proof, pillows are monogrammed with guest initials, music plays underwater in the swimming pool and curtains are designed with Swarovski crystals. It has an ice bar, cinema, wine cellar and its own lift directly to the piste.Sleeps up to 24. www.oxfordski.com